Apsara Rive Droite
Luang Prabang, Laos
This hotel had only been open 3 days when I visited so it was hot off the presses and I loved it. It's built on a hill overlooking the Nam Khan River with town across from it. The rooms are big and airy and decorated in a modern design. The swimming pool is long and beautiful and also has a gorgeous view of the river. This hotel has the advantage of big rooms and a pool, but is also an easy hop to town, I can't wait to go back!
A beautiful view of the river and a quiet location. Trendy, trendy, trendy.
It's new so there may be some kinks. They might rely too heavily on their sister hotel, Apsara 1.
They offer a boat across the river that will put you right in the UNESCO town.
While this hotel has a great local staff and they do contribute to festivals and local events, they aren't giving consistently to any project. With that said, they do steer guests in the right direction, showing them the Stay Another Day web site and recommending Big Brother Mouse.
Reviewed by: Andrea Ross
November 2009